Seven killed, 10 injured in shooting at church funeral in Jordan

A shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in the Karak governorate of southern Jordan resulted in seven deaths and 10 injuries, Jordanian authorities reported.

The incident occurred during a funeral procession at the Hammoud Church, where two unidentified men opened fire on the mourners, according to local security sources cited by DW English and BBC World.

The attackers, who reportedly arrived in a car and used a rifle and a pistol, fled the scene after the shooting, prompting a manhunt by security forces.

Gun attacks are rare in Jordan, a predominantly Muslim country with a small Christian minority, but the Karak region has a significant Christian population.

Government officials have deployed security forces to the area as investigations continue into the motives and identities of the gunmen.